HANDS-ON AZURE LABS: Securing Storage for Azure Files/Blobs

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HANDS-ON Lab Simulations to Prepare for Azure Applied Skills: Securing Storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage.

Created byThomas Mitchell | 239,000+ Students Taught

Last updated 3/2025

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What you'll learn

Create and configure a storage account
Create and configure Blob Storage
Create and configure Azure Files
Configure encryption
Configure networking for storage
Microsoft Applied Skills: Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage

Course content

4 sections • 13 lectures • 54m total length

Introduction2:44
COURSE SETUP: How to Access the Labs in this Course1:15

HANDS-ON AZURE LAB 1: Provide Storage for IT Dept Testing & Training (15min)3:09
As you work through this lab, you’ll create a storage account and configure basic security and networking settings. In doing so, you’ll build out the foundational environment for the training and testing activities for the SurfCity Boats IT department.
The HANDS-ON LAB will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
HANDS-ON AZURE LAB 2: Provide Storage for Public Website (20min)3:24
As you work through his lab, you’ll create a storage account with high availability, ensuring that it has anonymous public access. Once you’ve created the highly available storage account, you’ll provision a blob storage container to hold website documents. With the container created, you’ll then enable soft delete to restore files easily. You’ll wrap up by configuring blob versioning.
The HANDS-ON LAB will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
HANDS-ON AZURE LAB 3: Provide Private Storage for Internal Documents (15min)3:02
In this lab, the SurfCity Boats organization requires private storage to securely house internal documents for its offices and departments. This content is strictly private and should not be shared without explicit consent. The storage solution that you deploy must provide high availability to ensure access in the event of a regional outage. Additionally, the company intends to use this storage as a backup for its public website.
The HANDS-ON LAB will take approximately 12-17 minutes to complete.
HANDS-ON AZURE LAB 4: Provide Shared File Storage for Company Offices (15min)3:01
In this lab, you’ll provision shared file storage for the company offices of SurfCity Boats. Because the company is geographically dispersed, with offices located in different regions, the offices require a reliable and efficient way to share files and disseminate information. The solution should ensure that file shares are easy to access, load quickly without delay, and meet specific security requirements. Certain content should only be accessible from designated corporate virtual networks to enhance security.
The HANDS-ON LAB will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
HANDS-ON AZURE LAB 5: Provide Storage for a New Company App (25min)2:58
In this lab, Surf City Boats is in the process of designing and developing a new application. For this application, the development team needs storage, which can only be accessed using keys and managed identities. They have also expressed a desire to implement role-based access control to better manage resource permissions. Additionally, for testing purposes, the app requires protected immutable storage to safeguard data from unauthorized modifications.
The HANDS-ON LAB will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

Requirements

To access the hands-on lab simulations featured in this course, simply enroll in this course and then click the special registration link in the "Course Setup" section to get free access to the lab simulations on the labITpro website. No credit card required.
Students should be familiar with Azure storage and networking concepts.

Description

In today's cloud-driven world, safeguarding data is crucial, and Microsoft Azure offers a range of powerful tools for secure storage management. This collection of Azure labs, called HANDS-ON LABS: Securing Storage for Azure Files and Blobs, is designed to provide you with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to deploy, configure, and manage secure storage solutions in Azure.

Course Overview

This course consists of 90 MINUTES OF HANDS-ON AZURE LABS that align directly with the skills required to pass the Microsoft Applied Skills certification in Secure Storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage. Each lab is crafted to mirror real-world challenges that IT professionals encounter daily. You’ll learn to create and manage Azure storage accounts, enforce security controls, configure access management, and implement storage lifecycle policies, all while optimizing for cost and efficiency.

Throughout this course, you will complete the following hands-on labs:

HANDS-ON LAB 1 (~15min): Set up storage for IT department testing and training environments.
HANDS-ON LAB 2 (~20min): Configure secure, high-availability storage for a public-facing website.
HANDS-ON LAB 3 (~15min): Create private storage solutions for internal company documents.
HANDS-ON LAB 4 (~15min): Establish shared file storage across company offices, including network restrictions and redundancy.
HANDS-ON LAB 5 (~25min): Implement secure storage for a new company app, using keys and managed identities with role-based access control.

Each lab builds upon the last, providing a cumulative learning experience that enhances your ability to implement secure storage solutions. Better yet, I've also included additional CHALLENGE LABS, which mirror the labs mentioned above, but without guidance in certain spots. You can use these challenge labs to test your knowledge of what to click and where, when deploying solutions.

Who Should Enroll:

This course is ideal for IT professionals and cloud architects who want hands-on experience with Azure storage solutions. It is especially beneficial for those preparing to earn the Microsoft Applied Skills: Secure Storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage certification, as well as for anyone responsible for managing and securing data in Azure.

Course Benefits:

Hands-On Practice: Engage in real-world tasks to secure and manage Azure storage effectively.
In-Depth Knowledge: Learn to configure storage for diverse use cases, from public websites to private data storage.
Exam-Ready Skills: Acquire the applied skills needed to pass the certification with confidence.

Certification Prep:

By the end of this course, you’ll have the hands-on experience necessary to successfully complete the official assessment for Applied Skills: Secure Storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage. You’ll be equipped to build secure, reliable, and scalable storage solutions in Azure that meet business needs.

Enroll today to start building the skills to stand out as a secure Azure storage expert!

Who this course is for:

These labs are designed for IT professionals who wish to validate the following skills: Create and configure storage accounts, Create and configure Blob Storage, Create and configure Azure Files, Configure encryption, and Configure networking for storage.

HANDS-ON AZURE LABS: Securing Storage for Azure Files/Blobs

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

Understanding Azure Storage5 lectures • 32min

HANDS-ON LABS: Secure Storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage5 lectures • 16min

Conclusion1 lecture • 3min

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